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Pause with Sam Jay features a new take on the late-night talk show format and uses a fresh lens to plunge into the cultural issues that divide us. Each week, Sam hosts a party at her apartment, where she and her guests explore current topics. Conversations are further expanded upon throughout the episode with additional interviews, sketches, and animation. In an era of discord, Sam sets out to listen, learn, and ask questions to those with different perspectives.

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BWW Review: The Icy Touch of Blessed Unrest's THE SNOW QUEEN Photo BWW Review: The Icy Touch of Blessed Unrest's THE SNOW QUEEN
by Kristen Morale - January 12, 2018

The Snow Queen is based on the story by Hans Christian Anderson and is written by Matt Opatrny. Developed as part of New Victory Labworks at the New Victory Theater in New York, and inspired by the ideas of an ambitious fourth grade class at P.S. 3, this show is now in performances at the New Ohio T...
IN THE HEIGHTS, HARRY POTTER & More Come to HBO Max This June Photo IN THE HEIGHTS, HARRY POTTER & More Come to HBO Max This June
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 20, 2021

The Warner Bros. Pictures film fuses Lin-Manuel Miranda’s kinetic music and lyrics with director Jon M. Chu’s lively and authentic eye for storytelling that captures a world very much of its place, but universal in its experience....
A MATTER OF FAITH To Have World Premiere January 24 To February 4 Photo A MATTER OF FAITH To Have World Premiere January 24 To February 4
by A.A. Cristi - January 10, 2024

A MATTER OF FAITH, a new play by Ian Richard Barnes, will have its world premiere beginning January 24 for a limited off-Broadway engagement. ...
Liz Callaway, Sierra Boggess, Kelli O'Hara, WRITE OUT LOUD and More Announced for Sep Photo Liz Callaway, Sierra Boggess, Kelli O'Hara, WRITE OUT LOUD and More Announced for September at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 03, 2021

Next month, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond....
Chloe Bailey, Anthony Mackie & More Join SNEAKS Animated Film Photo Chloe Bailey, Anthony Mackie & More Join SNEAKS Animated Film
by Michael Major - February 08, 2023

Lengi Studios and Cinema Gypsy Productions set Anthony Mackie (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier), Martin Lawrence (Bad Boys for Life) and Chloe Bailey (Grown-ish) will join the animated feature SNEAKS, with Quavo (Migos), Keith David (Coraline; Princess and the Frog), Donovan Louis Bazemore (The Li...
Chelsea Music Hall Announces Lineup Of Shows & Events Presented By THE NEW YORK COMED Photo Chelsea Music Hall Announces Lineup Of Shows & Events Presented By THE NEW YORK COMEDY FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - September 23, 2022

For the 2nd year, Chelsea Music Hall joins the New York Comedy Festival as an official venue hosting 13 shows with over 50 comedians taking the venue's stage, including Janeane Garofalo, Larry Owens, Ian Lara, Seth Herzog, Alex English, Josh Adam Meyers and Sam Morrison between November 7th and 13th...
That's Messed Up Podcast & Liza Treyger Come To Comedy Works Larimer Square, June 25 Photo That's Messed Up Podcast & Liza Treyger Come To Comedy Works Larimer Square, June 25 & 26
by A.A. Cristi - June 19, 2023

Comedy Works has announced That's Messed Up Podcast and Liza Treyger will perform at Comedy Works Larimer Square....
HBO's New Late Night Talk Series PAUSE WITH SAM JAY Debuts May 21 Photo HBO's New Late Night Talk Series PAUSE WITH SAM JAY Debuts May 21
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 04, 2021

Prentice Penny is an Emmy®-nominated, Peabody® and Golden Globe®-winning writer, director and producer. Penny made his feature directorial debut on Netflix original “Uncorked.” He serves as showrunner, executive producer and frequent director for HBO’s “Insecure.” ...
Sam Jay Announced at Comedy Works Larimer Square, December 16 - 18 Photo Sam Jay Announced at Comedy Works Larimer Square, December 16 - 18
by A.A. Cristi - December 09, 2021

Comedy Works has announced that Sam Jay will perform at Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square. ...
TheLaughtHER Collective To Produce All Star Comedy Show For International Women's Day Photo TheLaughtHER Collective To Produce All Star Comedy Show For International Women's Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 22, 2023

The LaughtHER Collective, a fast-rising educational organization that amplifies womxn+ and diversity using techniques of comedy, will be producing an International Women's Day Comedy Show appropriately titled, The Future is... FUNNY!...
IN THE HEIGHTS, HARRY POTTER & More Come to HBO Max This June Photo IN THE HEIGHTS, HARRY POTTER & More Come to HBO Max This June
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 20, 2021

The Warner Bros. Pictures film fuses Lin-Manuel Miranda’s kinetic music and lyrics with director Jon M. Chu’s lively and authentic eye for storytelling that captures a world very much of its place, but universal in its experience....
Michael Blackson, Sam Jay, Gary Owen, Liza Treyger And More To Bring The Laughs To Ca Photo Michael Blackson, Sam Jay, Gary Owen, Liza Treyger And More To Bring The Laughs To Carolines On Broadway In August
by A.A. Cristi - July 28, 2022

​​​​​​​Carolines on Broadway, New York City's premier comedy venue, announces its talented line-up for the month of August, with headliners Michael Blackson, 'The African King of Comedy,' from Amazon Prime's Coming 2 America, August 4 - 6; Sam Jay, star of HBO's Pause with Sam Jay, August 12 - 14; G...
Daphnique Springs To Self-Release Comedy Special 'SINGLE FEMALE” On YouTube Photo Daphnique Springs To Self-Release Comedy Special 'SINGLE FEMALE” On YouTube
by Michael Major - March 26, 2024

Join comedian Daphnique Springs as she self-releases her comedy special, SINGLE FEMALE. Get ready for a laughter-filled experience. Filmed at the iconic Comedy Cellar in New York, Springs offers her fresh take on the highs and lows of dating, relationship struggles, societal pressures, and more in h...
JES TOM: LESS LONELY Presented By Elliot Page & More At Summer Of Comedy At The Cherr Photo JES TOM: LESS LONELY Presented By Elliot Page & More At Summer Of Comedy At The Cherry Lane Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 07, 2022

Mike & Carlee Productions, the team behind Oh Hello, Jacqueline Novak's Get On Your Knees, Chris Gethard's Career Suicide, and most recently, Alison Leiby's Oh God, A Show About Abortion, have announced their Summer of Comedy at Cherry Lane!...
HBO Renews PAUSE WITH SAM JAY For A Second Season Photo HBO Renews PAUSE WITH SAM JAY For A Second Season
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 08, 2021

Season 1 of PAUSE WITH SAM JAY features a new take on the late-night talk show format and uses a fresh lens to plunge into the cultural issues that divide us....
PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: BURIED CHILD by Sam Shepard Photo PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: BURIED CHILD by Sam Shepard
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2020

During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history. This week we will be focusing on the plays of Sam Shepard. Today's play, Buried Child....
Comedian Sam Jay to Perform at The Den Theatre in September Photo Comedian Sam Jay to Perform at The Den Theatre in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 23, 2022

The Den Theatre will present comedian Sam Jay, performing four stand-up shows September 23 – 24, 2022 on The Heath Mainstage....
Comedian Sam Jay to Perform at The Den Theatre in September Photo Comedian Sam Jay to Perform at The Den Theatre in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 12, 2022

The Den Theatre has announced comedian Sam Jay, performing four stand-up shows September 23 – 24, 2022 on The Heath Mainstage....
HBO Max Celebrates Pride 2021 With Spotlight Pages, Concert Series, Comedy Showcases Photo HBO Max Celebrates Pride 2021 With Spotlight Pages, Concert Series, Comedy Showcases & More
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 01, 2021

As part of this spotlight page, viewers will get exclusive access to concerts, never before seen clips and interviews within their “Your Pass to Pride 2021” Collection, produced by Human by Orientation throughout the month....
Sam Jay Debuts ONSIGHT: A LATE-NIGHT THERAPY SHOW FOR COMICS at Chelsea Music Hall Photo Sam Jay Debuts ONSIGHT: A LATE-NIGHT THERAPY SHOW FOR COMICS at Chelsea Music Hall
by Stephi Wild - February 16, 2023

If Laughter is indeed the best medicine, then Sam Jay has the cure for it all. Fresh off the release of her co-starring role alongside Jonah Hill and Eddie Murphy in the Netflix comedy “You People,” Sam Jay returns to the stage as comedic therapist in her upcoming live comedy show OnSight: A Late-Ni...
PHILADELPHIA BOUND? Fall Presents Over 120 Festivals, Block Parties, Shows, Charity E Photo PHILADELPHIA BOUND? Fall Presents Over 120 Festivals, Block Parties, Shows, Charity Events and More
by Marina Kennedy - September 03, 2023

Are you bound for the Philadelphia area this fall.  There’s so much to see and do that our readers will like to know about. ...
HBO Announces PAUSE WITH SAM JAY Late Night Talk Series Return Photo HBO Announces PAUSE WITH SAM JAY Late Night Talk Series Return
by Michael Major - May 03, 2022

Created by Sam Jay (“Sam Jay: 3 in the Morning”, “Bust Down”) and Prentice Penny (HBO’s “Insecure”, “Uncorked”), each week Sam hosts a party at her apartment, where she and her guests explore current topics. In an era of discord, Sam sets out to listen, learn, and ask questions to those with differe...
Liz Callaway, Sierra Boggess, Kelli O'Hara, WRITE OUT LOUD and More Announced for Sep Photo Liz Callaway, Sierra Boggess, Kelli O'Hara, WRITE OUT LOUD and More Announced for September at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 03, 2021

Next month, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond....
Orfeh and Andy Karl, Nicole Henry & More to Perform at Feinstein's/54 Below This Week Photo Orfeh and Andy Karl, Nicole Henry & More to Perform at Feinstein's/54 Below This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 13, 2021

This week, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond....
VIDEO: Netflix Shares the Trailer for THE COMEDY LINEUP Photo VIDEO: Netflix Shares the Trailer for THE COMEDY LINEUP
by Macon Prickett - June 25, 2018

8 Comedians. 15-minute sets. 1 Lineup. Check out Michelle Buteau, Ian Karmel, Taylor Tomlinson, Sam Jay, Phil Wang, Sabrina Jalees, Jak Knight, and Tim Dillon on The ComedyLineup July 3....





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